Maintain Status
- Attend the school and degree program indicated on your I-20 or DS-2019. Request a new form if there is any change in your degree level or major.
- Carry a full course of study (6 credits Equine, 9 credit hours for graduate students and 12 credit hours for graduate students on assistantships). Exceptions can be approved ONLY by the International Student Advisor-Designated School Official.
- Keep your I-20 or DS-2019 form valid at all times. Check the expiration date in item #5 to make sure that it is still valid. Request a new form if any major changes occur in your situation (changes in source of funding, marital status, major, degree program, etc.).
- Follow the required procedures (with the help of the International Advisor) when:
- Applying for extension of stay
- Transferring to or from another school/VT campus
- Applying for Optional or Curricular Practical Training
- Refrain from off-campus employment without INS or school authorization. Off-campus work permission is approved ONLY by INS in case of an extraordinary circumstance. It is illegal to work without authorization and you are subject to deportation.
- Keep your passport valid at all times
- Update change of address with international Student Advisor, department, HOKIE SPA and complete an AR-11 change of address form.